<p><strong>Finance Business Partner – Guelph, Ontario (in office)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Are you a newly designated CPA (or on the verge of finishing) and ready to take the next step out of public practice? This role is a great opportunity to apply your technical accounting skills in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can make a real impact — without sacrificing your work–life balance. As a <strong>Finance Business Partner</strong> on our team, you’ll gain exposure to complex and interesting transactions, contribute to process improvements, and see the direct results of your work on business decisions. You’ll also enjoy a culture that values your growth while respecting your time outside of the office.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Build and prepare financial statements and reports to support financial management and decision making.</li><li>Ensure accurate allocation of costs through careful analysis.</li><li>Respond to third party (banks, auditor, tax, insurance, benefits providers) inquiries as needed.</li><li>Analyze financial performance and KPIs, providing clear and insightful variance explanations.</li><li>Handle a variety of accounting tasks and complex transactions that keep things running smoothly.</li><li>Support and collaborate with team members, offering leadership when needed.</li><li>Jump in on special projects and provide coverage during peak periods, gaining exposure to new areas of finance.</li></ul>
<p>Are you a visionary financial leader with a knack for multi-entity operations, technology integration, and process improvement? If so, we have an excellent opportunity as a <strong>Group Controller</strong> for a well-established and growing distribution organization. Our client prides itself on fostering a collaborative culture and values-driven growth backed by acquisitions.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to the CFO and leading a team of 7-10 staff, this is a unique opportunity to lead change within a company that supports career development and values innovation. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced yet supportive environment and who brings a combination of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a collaborative spirit.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What is in it for you?</strong></p><ul><li>Low Turnover with Tenured Teams: Be part of a stable environment where existing teams have deep industry knowledge and long-standing relationships.</li><li>Growth Through Acquisitions: Join a company that’s expanding operations strategically, creating opportunities for internal career advancement.</li><li>Career Development: Become a key player in an organization that prioritizes investing in employees' growth and upward mobility.</li><li>Technology-Driven: Lead the charge in automating financial reporting and implementing ERP/dashboards for smarter, faster decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Accounting and Financial Reporting (ASPE)</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee financial reporting across Canadian and US business units, ensuring timely, accurate, and insights-driven consolidation on a monthly, quarterly, trailing 12-month, and annual basis.</li><li>Conduct robust variance analyses and close month-end processes within 10 business days, including workbook updates and intercompany reconciliations.</li><li>Oversee inventory valuation considerations (e.g., tariffs, landed costs, purchase discounts) and performance metrics across numerous product lines.</li></ul><p><strong>Tax Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Manage corporate tax reporting and timely compliance across Canada and the United States, including transfer pricing arrangements.</li><li>Collaborate with external tax advisors on complex filings for federal, state/provincial, and local requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Financial Initiatives</strong></p><ul><li>Support M& A due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and financial modeling for strategic growth initiatives.</li><li>Forecast trends in working capital, backlogs, pricing margins, and customer/supplier behavior to optimize business decisions.</li><li>Drive cost reduction via operational synergies during integrations.</li></ul><p><strong>Technology Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Spearhead ERP system implementations, creating real-time KPI dashboards for more efficient decision-making.</li><li>Leverage AI and automation tools (e.g., BI tools, Expensify) to streamline tasks while maintaining rigorous controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Management & Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, IT) to align financial strategy with broader business objectives.</li><li>Simplify communication of financial insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in North York, Ontario. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in managing financial transactions, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate records. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the leasing industry by streamlining accounts payable processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and validate invoices and cheque requests to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Enter vendor and manufacturer invoices into the accounting system while ensuring proper coding and sorting.<br>• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies identified.<br>• Handle bi-weekly cheque runs and process on-demand cheques as required.<br>• Reconcile manufacturer statements, electronic transfer payments, and sublet accounts on a regular basis.<br>• Prepare and post daily deposits while maintaining accurate journals and ledgers.<br>• Manage monthly expense analysis using Microsoft Excel and ensure reconciliation of accounts payable records with vendor statements.<br>• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries promptly.<br>• Track and reconcile prepaid and accrual accounts, ensuring accurate month-end closings.<br>• Provide audit support by compiling necessary documentation and balancing intercompany accounts monthly.
<p>Are you a seasoned finance professional with a knack for managing plant operations? We’re on the lookout for a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to join our clients team and play a critical role in driving our financial strategy and performance. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you'll be a key partner for the plant management team and General Manager, ensuring smooth financial operations from budgeting to cost accounting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Partnering:</strong> Collaborate with plant leadership and contribute to financial planning, forecasting, and strategy development.</li><li><strong>Budgeting & Reporting:</strong> Oversee annual budgets, profit/loss reviews, and financial statements </li><li><strong>Accounting Operations:</strong> Handle general accounting, month-end close, tax compliance, and ERP systems.</li><li><strong>Cost Management:</strong> Ensure accurate cost accounting, bills of materials, production business cases and inventory analysis.</li><li><strong>Performance Improvement:</strong> Advise on financial analysis, capital investments, and cost reduction initiatives.</li></ul>
